Scholarships

Applications for a the 2026 OAB Kids Scholarship
will open in Early January.

The Scholarship

The Ohio Association of Broadcasters, through the Ohio Broadcasters Foundation, annually awards one $2,500 OAB Kids Scholarship to a child of a full-time employee of an OAB member station. More than $35,000 has been awarded since the OAB Kids Scholarship was established in 2004.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:

• Graduating high school senior in 2026
• Plan to enroll at a post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year (may be public or private, in or out of the state of Ohio)
• Parent/guardian is a full-time employee of an OAB member station at time of application

Major or field of study is not a determining factor for the scholarship.

No applicant will be denied on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex or age. Family members of a trustee or officer of the foundation are not eligible for the OAB Kids Scholarship.

Application Process

• Please complete the electronic application form and attach required documents:
  • Responses to the essay question included on the application.
  • A copy of your high school transcript.
• Please contact the OAB’s Mariah West if you would like a PDF version of the application form, or if you need to send any required documents separately from the rest of your application.
• All application materials must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
• We may contact the station manager to verify parent-employer relationship. Applicants will be copied on all contact with the station manager and his/her timely response is your responsibility.
• Scholarship awards will be announced in May of 2026.

Questions?

For more information about the OAB Kids Scholarship, contact the OAB’s Mariah West.

Past Recipients

About the Ohio Broadcasters Foundation

The Ohio Broadcasters Foundation is the educational foundation affiliated with the Ohio Association of Broadcasters, the not-for-profit trade association of radio and television stations in Ohio. The foundation aims to provide scholarships to students and professionals interested in advancing their careers in broadcasting.